DEI Competency for Endorsement
Looking for a resource to meet the requirement for the DEI Competency for Endorsement?Here is a FREE resource from the Center of Excellence for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation: 2021 EQUITY IN INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATION...
Children’s Books for Israeli, Jewish, Palestinian, and Muslim Representation
Many people have been asking for books to read to children to ensure representation of Jewish and Israeli families as well as Palestinian and Muslim families right now. It is important that we keep representation at the forefront of what we do and embrace humanity....
Ten Tips for Talking with Children about Violence
If you feel uncertain about how to start this conversation with children, practice with adults first. Notice the parts of the conversation where you might need assistance and ask for support from other adults. Ask children what they know and what they have heard....
Diez consejos para hablar con niños sobre la violencia
1. Si no está seguro de cómo iniciar esta conversación con los niños(as), practique primero con los adultos. Observe las partes de la conversación en las que podría necesitar ayuda y pida apoyo a otros adultos. 2.Pregunte a los niños(as) qué saben y qué han escuchado....
IECMH Clinical Workforce Solution Pathways
We are pleased to remind you of a 5-part graphic from ZERO TO THREE! IECMH Clinical Workforce Solution Pathways was co-created by stakeholders from around the country to capture the myriad of pathways of influence and opportunity related to increasing the size,...
Report Examines Adverse Childhood Experiences in Early Childhood
A recent report from the Center for American Progress (CAP) examined U.S. Census Bureau’s National Survey of Children’s Health to better understand the prevalence of ACEs specifically in young children. CAP’s analysis found that more than 1 in 4 young children in the...
White Paper on Social-Emotional Development from Too Small to Fail
How Young Children's Learning & Health Benefit from Strong Social-Emotional Development Very young children rely on parents and caregivers to help them understand our world and to provide them with the experiences and information that help their brains grow. This...
Recommended Article: Inequality Begins at Birth
by Jeff Madrick Over the past year, the lack of universal pre-kindergarten for American four-year-olds has become a national issue. In 2013, President Obama proposed to fund an ambitious new nationwide pre-kindergarten program through a new cigarette tax. That plan...
Infant Brain Stimulation: How Playing With Your Baby Makes Her Smart
Great article from RaiseSmartKid.com Your baby’s brain is being shaped as she is growing up – starting from her first days of life. Her brain consists of a hundred billion brain cells called neurons. These neurons interconnect with one another, like roads and...